Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Clarkson University graduates in environmental/environmental health engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clarkson University Compares for Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
All 46 colleges reporting environmental/environmental health engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $103,016 | $98,050 | #1 | $69,558 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $102,702 | $93,452 | #2 | $82,197 |
| 3 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $90,143 | $91,649 | #6 | $76,708 |
| 4 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $88,417 | $80,454 | #25 | $66,482 |
| 5 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $87,804 | $83,571 | #18 | $62,945 |
| 6 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $87,699 | $88,216 | #9 | $68,223 |
| 7 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $87,699 | $88,216 | #10 | $68,223 |
| 8 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $87,278 | $81,622 | #21 | $69,102 |
| 9 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $86,926 | $92,763 | #3 | — |
| 10 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $85,808 | $92,084 | #5 | $67,251 |
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| 32 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $78,719 | $69,320 | #45 | — |
| 33 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $78,238 | $83,274 | #19 | $60,797 |
| 34 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $78,225 | $71,180 | #43 | $55,589 |
| 35 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $77,891 | $74,136 | #39 | $67,308 |
| 36 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $77,556 | $71,437 | #41 | $62,190 |
| 37 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $77,348 | $79,443 | #26 | $63,697 |
| 38 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | $76,857 | $81,037 | #24 | $64,453 |
Other Majors at Clarkson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $107,790 | $80,942 | #85 of 189 |
| Computer Science | $103,132 | $79,744 | #148 of 349 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,750 | $77,940 | #145 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $93,614 | $75,887 | #104 of 158 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,152 | $65,887 | #42 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,132 | $60,594 | #91 of 796 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $91,066 | $71,783 | #49 of 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,286 | $73,168 | #179 of 318 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $88,793 | $74,407 | #19 of 33 |
| Civil Engineering | $82,387 | $70,136 | #156 of 233 |
| Biology | $77,791 | $39,807 | #34 of 841 |
| Psychology | $73,359 | — | #16 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $41,745 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $37,753 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clarkson University environmental/environmental health engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,308 one year after graduating and $77,891 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clarkson University rank for environmental/environmental health engineering?
Among 46 colleges reporting earnings for environmental/environmental health engineering graduates, Clarkson University ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is environmental/environmental health engineering at Clarkson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for environmental/environmental health engineering ($81,171), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.